Easter 2017

Easter weekend was packed full. We had originally talked about going to Utah to be with family since the last time we did that was 2008. With the UW day on Friday and Mark having to leave town on Monday, it just didn't seem practical. So instead we did the traditional festivities starting with the Community Egg Hunt at Harvest Farm. It's a great event put on by our town and contributes to the program at Harvest Farm, but man ... sometimes it's disheartening to be among the finest folks that live in your town:( The lengths adults will go to for their kid to collect a few plastic eggs filled with crappy candy.

 One more year for Emmrey and then she will have to be a helper instead.

 Doing a quick check to see if she got lucky with a prize ticket. Nope not this year ... again!

 Emm was more excited to see the animals than anything else. There were several newborn goats that were adorable. This gentleman that is part of the program at the farm, was kind enough to bring this little guy closer for us to have a look. He was born within the week ... adorable!

 Later that afternoon when we all got our chores done, we took the girls to see Hidden Figures. 

Loved .. Loved .. Loved it!!

 Saturday night we dyed our eggs.

 We still have one at our house that gets super excited about the holidays (and anything). She was up early Easter Sunday waiting for her sisters to check baskets. This girl is a believer through and through. We are enjoying it while it lasts.

Some sweet girl (Bay) surprised me by hiding a Cadbury goody in my ceramic egg that my mom made for each of us kids when we were all still at home. Many Easter's we would find this same treat in our egg.

The girls got all sorts of traditional treats in their baskets including a personalized chocolate egg just like the ones I used to get as a kid. They also got their photo books for 2016.

Church wasn't until 2 so we had lots of time to kill. 

I'm so glad these two are good sports and will still participate in the egg hunt for the sake of making it fun for their little sis;)

Bailee gave a talk at church and blew me away with her poise and preparation. 

 We had a yummy dinner of ham, cornflake potatoes, green beans, deviled eggs, and carrot cake. We all missed being with our "big" family, but I am thrilled I got to spend the day with this crazy group. 

We should probably brush up on our silly poses since Emm is always requesting one;)